KNITTING || WEAVING VS KNITTING

INTRODUCTION

Weaving is the interlacement of two sets of threads (i.e. warp and weft) at a right angle while Knitting is the action of forming fabrics by the intermeshing of loops.

Reasons for the growth of knitting

• The capital investment for starting a new weft knitting unit is relatively small. Preparatory processes are not necessary.
• High prachine to produce a given type of fabric is a faster and simpler operation.
• Knitting is more flexible than weaving. Styles and designs can be changed with unparalleled rapidity.
• Knitted fabrics have shape fitting and crease shedding properties
• The knit fabrics have become comfortable. It has wrinkle-free and easy care properties. For swim-wear and sportswear, knitoduction rate – less time required to complete  an order
• Setting up of knitting mted fabrics are the most comfortable ones.
• Knitting units require very less number of labours.

Comparison of Weaving and Knitting

KNITTING	WEAVING
Converting yarn into fabric by interlooping using knitting elements.	Converting yarn into fabric by Interfacing warp & Weft.
Capital investment is less due to less number of preparatory machineries requirement.	The capital investment is high.
Supply package is cone or warp beam.	Supply package is in the form of yarn beam and weft yarn is in the form of pirn/ cone or cheese
Productivity of knitting Machine is high.	Productivity is less.
Simpler operation and faster production.	Design modification is difficult.
Require less labour.	More labours are required.

Comparison of Woven and Knitted Fabric Woven Fabric Knitted Fabric Rigid, inextensible & high elastic recovery Highly enterable with incomplete elastic recovery Less comfortable Comfortable to wear and shape-fitting properly Easily ripped by grapping between the fingers Difficult to tear the knitted garment  Forms crease & wrinkle easily Highly resistance to crease formation Thinner Thicker than woven fabric of same GSM Stiffer than the knit of same GSM Flexible High bending length/high flexural rigidity and bending modules Low bending length / low flexural rigidity and bending module Less air permeable More air permeable Woven are stronger Knitted fabrics are weaker than woven

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